What is the name of this joint and where can I get one?

[Dustin Jackson]

It looks like the joint where the steering shaft connects to the rack has a torn boot and I can see the joint itself is starting to rust.

Where can I get a replacement?

 

[petethepug]

 

[OR VietVet]

More Information for GM GENUINE 19420043

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I have the exact same issue, but I am going to replace the shaft along with the boot.

 

[Foggy]

More Information for GM GENUINE 19420043

Holy **** that's pricey !!!!!!!
Glad I don't need one, yet....

 

[Dustin Jackson]

@Joseph Garcia Im looking to replace the entire joint also, cost almost as an entire steering rack. It looks like there are some cheaper versions for around $90 elsewhere but might as well get the good one

 

[petethepug]

Free picture bump.

Between R/A huge selection, ez to use online catalog and pricing, I’ve become accustomed to their boring reliability.

The only thing that shakes the boredom away is having to go onto Amazon because parts are needed quicker. Then the wake up happens because Amazon’s loaded with counterfeit crap.

Same wake up happened going into Autozone. Here in SoCal they charge 50-75% more for OEM vs R/A.

 

[Dustin Jackson]

@petethepug I agree, Rock Auto is in a league of their own.

Also they ship those little fridge magnets. I shop Rock Auto so often that I have 3 of the same magnet.

 

[OR VietVet]

@Joseph Garcia Im looking to replace the entire joint also, cost almost as an entire steering rack. It looks like there are some cheaper versions for around $90 elsewhere but might as well get the good one

Make sure that you post replacement pics with dates because if you get a $90 shaft assembly, you will for sure do the R&R more than once.

 

[OR VietVet]

EBAY Seller says is new and Genuine GM Part for $288. Plus, is free shipping.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[Dustin Jackson]

Looks like dorman has the joint for much less, do you guys trust the dorman part?

More Information for DORMAN 425184

 

[OR VietVet]

DORMAN=IFFY at best.

 

[Dustin Jackson]

Hmm the dorman from rock auto or the ebay "genuine" rough choices

 

[OR VietVet]

Hmm the dorman from rock auto or the ebay "genuine" rough choices

Contact the ebay seller and ask for close ups of some pics and hopefully get a GM box pic and part # on the part.

 

[petethepug]

So much chatter about joints

 

[Dustin Jackson]

I ended up buying replacement boots and the entire Dorman joint.

If my joint is still good I will grease and reboot it.

If my joint is not good I will swap in the new Dorman.

 

[Doubeleive]

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Make sure that you post replacement pics with dates because if you get a $90 shaft assembly, you will for sure do the R&R more than once.

I like your new avatar. Your an old far*, just like me, complete with the white beard and mustache.

 

[Dustin Jackson]

@Joseph Garcia We're a good bunch of guys that like to talk about trucks, good place to spend time if you ask me

 

[Joseph Garcia]

@Joseph Garcia We're a good bunch of guys that like to talk about trucks, good place to spend time if you ask me

True story. I honestly cannot think of a better place to be when online.